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The simple fact that you took the time to click on the tiny blue plus sign surely suggests your interest in IndySHRM - central Indiana's largest local SHRM chapter. But don't let our size intimidate you...we use it to our advantage! We have the resources to host over 24 events each year, and with that much going on you know there's bound to be some topics that will knock your socks off!

Plus, if you're looking for more opportunities to have closer knit-ties with the HR professionals you meet, then we HIGHLY encourage you to join one of our ten different IndySHRM committees. Volunteer work is one of the most effective ways to quickly engage and become an active member of our chapter.

Lastly, if you are passively testing the job transition waters or are in active job seeking mode already, you absolutely can't miss our IndySHRM Job Board. It's simply the most targeted resource for finding human resource-related career opportunities in the greater Indianapolis area.

So take a look around our site...we're so glad you stopped by!

Member Testimonials

“IndySHRM is a dynamic, active organization with many opportunities to get involved. As a committee leader in the past, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with our motivated, engaging Legislative Affairs committee to plan meaningful content for IndySHRM’s membership.”

Shelley Jackson, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP

"Over the past two years as a member of the Diversity and Inclusion committee, I have been able to add depth to my HR knowledge from attending the programs IndySHRM offers while expanding my network with great people that I have met."

Britt Griffin, IndySHRM Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member

"I have participated in IndySHRM for over 2 decades because I find tremendous value in the relationships and the information exchange offered by the organization. Some of my favorite HR people are those I have gotten to know through IndySHRM over the years - folks I call for support, key learning and even just for fun. Being part of the board has provided another level of engagement that challenges me to participate in win-win relationship with the chapter. If you are an HR professional at any level and you are not part of IndySHRM, you are missing out."

IndySHRM Committees

To get the most out of your IndySHRM membership, we encourage you to become involved with one of our chapter’s many different committees. Volunteerism through these groups allows one to meet other members, enhance one’s professional development and play an active role in shaping our chapter’s strategic objectives. For more information on any of the following committees, please click on the group name. Then, to volunteer with an IndySHRM committee, please select the button below.

Certification Committee

Key Responsibilities: Certification is responsible for designing, managing and coordinating the HR certification study groups as well as promoting recertification. IndySHRM offers a SHRM Certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) study group two times a year. In 2018, the SHRM Certification study group is a structured 10-week study program that meets one evening per week for 2 ½ hours to assist those pursuing their SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification and is offered (start-finish) prior to the opening of the testing windows (testing windows open May 1 and December 1). Once someone becomes SHRM Certified (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) recertification is key to keeping their certification(s) active.

Potential Volunteers Include: For the SHRM Certification study groups, volunteers are needed to facilitate various study group sessions who are 1) current/active SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certified HR professionals, 2) passionate about helping others achieve their certification goals, and 3) subject matter experts in that particular HR discipline. Facilitators have access to the current SHRM Learning System materials (i.e. participant booklet content, PowerPoints, and sample questions/answers) to help facilitate their discussion so their time with the study group participants is effective.

SHRM PDCs (recertification credits) can be obtained for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certified professionals the first time a certified individual facilitates a particular unit/session.

Meeting Frequency: No formal meetings; time commitment would flex off the amount of time an individual spends preparing and facilitating on the established date/time (2 ½ hour session(s)).

College & Community Relations Committee

Key Responsibilities: Partner and work with local academic institutions by providing leadership, education, and networking opportunities to future HR Professionals. Promote the Human Resource profession through various community outreach events such as job fairs, resume workshops, and mock interview sessions. Serve as a resource and liaison to both the community and academic institutions.

Meeting Frequency: Monthly or as needed

Communications Committee

Key Responsibilities: Produce and maintain communication and promotional materials to create awareness about IndySHRM’s mission and opportunities. Ensure website content is well-suited to audience and increase interest and participation in the blog. Manage and perpetuate chapter’s presence on social media. Produce monthly e-newsletter for IndySHRM members and provide assistance to local media representatives by connecting them with HR Specialists who will offer an HR perspective to their articles. Promote and develop plan to positively increase public awareness of IndySHRM. Partner with chapter association management company to ensure consistent, quality communication.

Meeting Frequency: We handle communication via email and/or phone

Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Key Responsibilities: Increase member awareness of area diversity resources. Improve member knowledge and skills on the business need for diversity and inclusion and enhance IndySHRM’s community visibility in diversity.

Mission Statement: As a standing committee of IndySHRM, the Diversity Committee provides educational programming to expand our members’ understanding of the breadth and value of diversity and inclusion in our community and work world. We also provide diversity and inclusion resources to the IndySHRM website to bring that understanding to life. Through education and the sharing of best practices, our goal is to enable our members’ organizations to attract, manage and retain the best and the brightest employees no matter their race, religion, national origin, age/generation, gender, disability or sexual orientation in order to grow their organizations and bottom lines.

Vision Statement: By 2019, the Diversity Committee—through its programs and online resources–will have become a sought after resource for IndySHRM members and business community, and will be seen as a source for leading edge education that furthers their organization’s diversity and inclusion goals.

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Legislative Affairs Committee

Key Responsibilities: Monitor and communicate pending regulatory and legislative activity at the federal, state and local level which may have an impact on the management of human resources and employee benefits. Present educational topics of interest to IndySHRM members. Encourage active participation in the legislative process among chapter members.

Programs Committee

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate all professional development activities including seminars, workshops and other events for the chapter membership. Provide a variety of programs for the membership that are pertinent to current HR issues.

Volunteer Management Committee

Key Responsibilities: Recruit new and existing IndySHRM members and encourage them to become more active in their membership by volunteering for a committee or participating in other valuable volunteer opportunities.

Goals: Work on recognition of volunteers for their efforts and communicating those efforts to the membership. Identifying additional volunteer opportunities.

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

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Workforce Readiness Committee

Key Responsibilities: We offer resources and support to those who want to prepare to transition into the workforce. We assist many different groups who are interested in job search preparation, including IndySHRM transitional members, veterans, high school students, etc. Examples of some of our activities include speed networking sessions, resume review assistance, mock interviewing, support at local job fairs, and developing training resources.

Meeting Frequency: 1 -3 times per quarter, typically via conference call on a weekday from noon – 1pm. Also many social and volunteer activities available throughout the year.